Inter-University Competition on Water Resources Management A TERI University - TERI Initiative Programme Details and Application Guidelines TERI University and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) are pleased to call for applications under the ‘Inter-University Competition on Water Resources Management’ programme. The programme is focused on students at the undergraduate level who would typically be in the age group of 17-22 years. The programme essentially follows a competition mode, which will run along sub-national lines (5 Regions of India) and would provide an opportunity to students from all parts of India to participate. The programme encourages students to develop a multi-stakeholder, evidence-based, participative, practically implementable Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) proposal.

Programme Objectives     

To create awareness on water and sanitation challenges and an ownership of solutions at a wider stakeholder level To encourage a systemic, multi-disciplinary approach to understanding and solving water problems To engage academia and students with local communities, governments and other stakeholders To encourage local governments to mobilize research expertise of local universities for evidence generation To excite all stakeholders in taking suo moto action on water management

The Sustainable IWRM proposals form the core of this programme.

Awards and Recognition As a team registered with this competition, you will be recognized for your contribution, and you can avail the following benefits:  Teams will receive a certificate of recognition from the organizers  Attractive awards will be given to the winning teams by global sustainability leaders at DSDS(Delhi Sustainable Development Summit1)  Access to national level expertise and resources  Exposure to two events and activities conducted at national and international level on water for the winning teams  Be a part of the first of its kind network – exchange ideas with peers and find new openings for future assignments  International knowledge exchange between German experts and students for the National Competition

Selection Criteria Bonafide certificates of all team members from their Institutions proving stream of study and stage of completion. Multi-disciplinary nature of the proposal. Minimum of four disciplines to be represented from the following disciplines- economics, social, engineering, science, management and finance. 1

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Preference will be given to teams with maximum representation of students having at least two remaining years in their Institution. Preference would also be given to teams who have an Institutional backing and demonstrated commitment of support, in any form.

Evaluation Criteria

The proposals developed by participating teams will be evaluated by eminent juries at the regional and national levels. Jury members would be looking at submitted proposals from the perspective of their: Innovativeness Completeness Implementability Ownership Viability

Who can apply? To register for the programme, you must meet the following criteria: 1) You must register as a TEAM, comprising of 5 members with a minimum of four different disciplines 2) You must be an undergraduate student (between 17-22 years) at a college/university/institute across India.

How to apply? Please submit your form either by email to [email protected] / [email protected] with the subject line “Application for Inter University Competition on WRM” or you can post your form at the following address: Ms Ragini Kumar/ Ms Livleen K Kahlon TERI University 10, Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj New Delhi- 110070 The last date for submission of application form is 15 September 2014 Guidelines for filling up the application form 1. Please complete the form in English. All fields are compulsory. 2. If selected, teams will have to submit a consent letter from their institution to participate in the programme. 3. One faculty member (from the team coordinator‟s college/ institute) should take the responsibility to mentor the team. You can also „LIKE” our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/teriuniversity for regular updates on the programme.

Important Information Please note that neither TERI University nor TERI are committing to any financial support to the teams for their proposal development.

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Application Form (Inter-University Competition on Water Resources Management: TERI University - TERI Initiative) SECTION I: Personal Information and Team Constitution S.No

Names of Team Members

Gender

Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy)

Current name of the course being pursued & Year of Study

Name & Address of College/Institute/ University

Personal Contact Number/s

Email

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Details of the Team Coordinator for correspondence (Each team should give details of ONE Coordinator who will be the POINT OF CONTACT for all future communication) (ONE person from the above list) Name: Contact Details:

Questionnaire Answers should be given in the space provided with each question. Additional information in support of your responses may also be attached along with this application form. Problem Identification 1. From the type of water bodies listed below, please select the one(s) that you wish to address under your proposal. River Lake Pond Wetland Stream

Lake Canal Estuary Ocean

Any other, please give the details _______________________________________________________________ 3

2. List the main issues related to natural water resources in your immediate vicinity.

Information about your proposal 1. Describe the ‘Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Proposal’ your team would like to undertake. Please ensure that the following points are addressed in your response. (Max- 1000 words). - Title - Objectives - Interdisciplinary nature of your problem Methodology - Major stakeholders - Sustainability Plan - Innovations in your approach - Likely impact/ Outcome (Can enclose additional sheets) 2. Please explain how you intend to cover any costs likely to be incurred during the development of your proposal.

Declaration We hereby certify that all information provided in this application form is true, complete and correct to the best of our knowledge. If selected, we undertake to spend the time during the period of the Competition as directed by the programme implementation team. SIGNATURE OF THE TEAM MEMBERS: 1)________________________________ 2)_______________________________ 3)________________________________ 4)________________________________ 5)________________________________ DATE: ______________________________________

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